Chapter 981 : The First Wisp of Immortal Essence

"Mortal Dust Immortal [an Immortal who has not yet transcended the mortal world and ascended to the heavens]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his tone carrying a note of absolute certainty.

Although he had not yet undergone the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and his body had not yet begun to generate a single wisp of Immortal Energy [the purified energy wielded by true Immortals], from the very moment he achieved the Immortal Energy transformation, he had already mended his final weakness.

The difference between Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an Immortal] and ordinary spiritual power was as vast as the distance between clouds and mud, a gap that could not be measured.

The power of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body and his three supreme Path Principles could only be unleashed to their utmost potential when fueled by Immortal Essence.

Eldrin Chen had a distinct feeling that if he were to strike with his full power, he could genuinely contend with an Immortal in the early stages of the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne.

Although he had not yet truly become an Immortal, he had managed to prematurely convert his energy into Immortal Essence by relying on the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne, a testament to the profound power of this Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul].

Eldrin Chen sensed that while this lifebound Lotus Throne was weak in offense and defense, far inferior to the peerless Slaughter power of the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, its ultimate utility to him might even surpass that of the twin swords.

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Having confirmed his successful cultivation of the Immortal Essence [a supreme art for refining one's foundational energy], Eldrin Chen stowed away the Primordial Verdant Lotus Throne [a mystical seat formed from the essence of a primordial lotus].

Upon emerging from seclusion, he discovered Eternal Profound Chen had been waiting for some time. The Old Granduncle, upon seeing him, spoke first: "This time, your secluded cultivation yielded an Immortal Treasure [a peerless artifact of immortal grade]. It seems your gains were immense."

"Indeed, it can be considered a significant breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The profundity of the Immortal Essence was simply too astonishing. To prevent the Outer Realm Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this world] from sensing it prematurely, Eldrin Chen dared not speak of it further.

He deftly changed the subject, a smile returning to his lips. "During my years in seclusion, have any important matters arisen?"

"Nothing of great import, truly."

Eternal Profound Chen stroked his long beard thoughtfully before speaking after a moment's pause. "Not long ago, Xavier Chen successfully elevated the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range [a majestic chain of peaks] to the Sixth Rank Superior Grade [the pinnacle of the sixth rank, denoting immense spiritual potency]."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow twitched slightly in interest.

To achieve the Great Perfection of his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable resilience], he required the aid of five Ancestral Vein [primeval spiritual arteries of the world] of Sixth Rank Superior Grade.

For many years now, the Chen Clan has possessed the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and the Vast Sea. Furthermore, the Verdant Lotus Isle, due to the advancement of the Creation Green Jade Lotus, has been nourished in return, elevating it to the Sixth Rank Superior Grade realm.

With the successful ascension of the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range now complete, among the five elemental veins of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth required by Eldrin Chen, only the Earth-attribute Earth Vein remains.

Thinking of this sole missing Earth-attribute Earth Vein, Eternal Profound Chen could not help but inquire, "A Sixth Rank Superior Grade Earth-attribute Earth Vein—there is none to be found in the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Have you considered how you will obtain it?"

"Do not worry, Old Granduncle. I have long had plans for this matter."

Eldrin Chen, however, remained calm. He shook his head with a faint smile. "To be perfectly honest, not only does the Eastern Region Great Wasteland possess an Earth-attribute Earth Vein, it is a supreme Ancestral Vein of Near-Immortal Rank."

"..."

Deep within the Spirit-Severing Mountain Range of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Eldrin Chen stood before the Eastern Sovereign Mountain, gazing upon the majestic divine peak. A trace of solemn contemplation settled in his eyes.

After a long moment of silence, Eldrin Chen took a step, ascending into the heavens. With effortless strides, he traversed the Boundless Void and alighted upon the towering Eastern Sovereign Mountain.

"*Dang—*"

The moment he set foot upon Eastern Sovereign Mountain, the tolling of a great bell suddenly resonated, like the primordial echo of World-Opening [the mythical event of creation], reverberating throughout the heavens and the earth.

Only after a long while did a strand of divine sense manifest, transforming into a gentle voice that reached Eldrin Chen.

"You have come."

Eldrin Chen halted his steps, gazing quietly at the Eastern Sovereign Mountain before him, and gave a slight nod.

He stepped into the very body of the mountain and beheld an ancient, unadorned golden bell of immense size.

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Eldrin Chen murmured, then spoke aloud, "Venerable one, nurtured for millennia and sustained by the nourishment of this Nine Dragon Mountain Earth Vein, I wonder if the time has come for you to emerge into the world?"

As Eldrin Chen's words faded, the vast Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] trembled faintly, erupting in a dazzling divine radiance.

It was then revealed that the location of Eastern Sovereign Mountain, situated where mountain ranges converged in a posture of reverence, was none other than the famed Nine Dragon Mountain Earth Vein of the Purple Seal Realm.

The Nine Dragon Mountain constituted one of the most magnificent earth-attribute Earth Vein within the Purple Seal Realm, and also its most obscure, nearly immortal-grade Earth Vein.

In ancient times, Imperial Sovereign Jiang [the legendary sovereign of the Jiang clan], in his ambition to elevate the Eastern Sovereign Bell [a supreme metallic treasure], did not hesitate to relocate nine Primordial Solar Ancestral Vein [earth-attribute primordial spiritual veins]. He fused them with the very topography of Eastern Sovereign Mountain [the sacred mountain of the Eastern Sovereign], thereby forging this near-immortal Earth Vein [a supreme earth-attribute spiritual artery].

The Eastern Sovereign Bell is a peerless treasure of the metal element. By burying it deep within this Earth Vein, Imperial Sovereign Jiang was enacting a supreme art of 'Earth Nurturing Metal', intending to harness the profound earth essence to give birth to a peerless immortal bell.

Thus, the purpose of Eldrin Chen's journey here was precisely for this Nine Dragon Mountain Ancestral Vein [the ancestral spiritual vein of the Nine Dragon Mountain range].

"I know your purpose."

As if sensing Eldrin Chen's thoughts, the Eastern Sovereign Bell spoke with serene composure, "My form is already fully conceived, lacking only the opportune moment for emergence. The time for my birth has not yet arrived."

"However, I have already gestated into an Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade], sufficient to lend you my aid."

The Eastern Sovereign Bell explained in detail, informing Eldrin Chen that it could lift the vast Nine Dragon Mountain [the mountain range] spanning millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and transfer it into the Myriad Ruins Ancient Domain [the ancient domain of myriad ruins], thereby assisting Eldrin Chen in establishing the Five Elements Ancestral Veins Grand Formation [the grand formation of the five elemental ancestral veins].

After listening, Eldrin Chen nodded and replied with a smile, "Then I shall gratefully accept your assistance, Senior."

With the aid of the Eastern Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen began the work of relocating the Nine Dragon Mountain Ancestral Vein.

Given Eldrin Chen's current level of cultivation and power, at full strength he could even lift mountains and rivers spanning millions of Li-lengths. Naturally, he possessed the capability to relocate a Primordial Solar [a high cultivation realm] mountain range. Now, with the assistance of the Eastern Sovereign Bell, the task became significantly easier.

Eldrin Chen personally laid down the grand formation and, working in tandem with the Eastern Sovereign Bell, spent over a hundred years to relocate the Nine Dragon Mountain Ancestral Vein to the former site of the Vast and Misty Marsh.

In the following Sixty-Year Cycle, Eldrin Chen continuously adjusted the layout of the five Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein sites according to the flow of the Five Elements [the five fundamental forces of nature: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth], ultimately forming a set of Five Elements Ancestral Veins where the Five Elements energies cycled and reinforced each other.

"It is done."

With the Five Elements Ancestral Veins successfully established, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a deep sigh of relief.

These Five Primordial Ancestral Veins converged the spiritual energies of five Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source]: the Verdant Lotus Isle, the Vast Sea, the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range, and Nine Dragon Mountain. The immense and abundant Five Elements vital essence they provided was precisely the key to his cultivation of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physical cultivation art that renders the body nearly unbreakable].

At the thought of the Primordial One Indestructibility Body nearing its ultimate perfection, Eldrin Chen could not suppress a surge of excitement within his heart.

Before entering seclusion, he summoned Eternal Profound Chen and the others, his expression grave as he instructed them: "For the next ten Sixty-Year Cycle, I intend to enter closed-door cultivation to absorb the heaven-and-earth Five Elements essence and refine my Primordial One Indestructibility Body."

"To achieve complete and flawless mastery without external interference, I will seal my six senses [sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thought] and focus solely on my cultivation."

"Unless absolutely necessary, you must ensure no one disturbs my practice."

Everyone present nodded in understanding. Eldrin Chen's path to mastering the Primordial One Indestructibility Body was no easy feat.

Once he entered the Earth Vein [a powerful underground spiritual energy current], he would need to remain buried for at least six hundred years to fully replenish the Five Elements [the five fundamental energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] vital energy within his body. Leaving prematurely would render all his previous efforts utterly wasted.

Furthermore, during this cultivation period, Eldrin Chen would find himself nearly immobile. An early emergence would inevitably lead to an incomplete and flawed Immortal Body [a perfected physical form achieved through high-level cultivation].

Faced with such a crucial and perilous undertaking, none present dared to be negligent.

Eternal Profound Chen gave a solemn nod. "We will remain within the clan to guard your seclusion," he declared, his voice carrying the weight of his vow. "Unless the clan itself faces annihilation, you will not be disturbed." The story continues at audi0-n0vel.c0m.